Beef Curry Stew

Ingredients:

3 lb stew meat
2 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/2 quarts water
3 stalks celery, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 potatoes, into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 cup flour
1 cup water

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt butter and brown meat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Next, add the 2 1/2 quarts water; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Add vegetables and curry powder to stew; cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Now, mix the flour with the 1 cup water and slowly stir into stew. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Enjoy over rice or as is, with potato/mac salad on the side. ONO!!!